reprehension
- noun
- /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/
- Formal
:
reprobación
Examples
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Why would New Agers continue to consume Native American spirituality when so many Indian people have expressed their reprehension of this commercialization?
Academic text (2000) -
The teacher's reprehension was evident when the students failed to complete their assignments on time.
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Her reprehension of the company's unethical practices was clear during the board meeting.
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He expressed his reprehension of the new policy, arguing that it would harm low-income families.
Synonyms
512
3.0
Disapproval that points out faults
56
5.5
A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong
45
3.0
A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do
24
6.1
A formal complaint from someone in charge about bad behaviour
22
6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
6
7.3
Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important
3
7.2
A strong spoken scolding for a mistake
2
7.1
A mild criticism that aims to correct someone
1
9.8
A formal spoken or written complaint showing strong disagreement
1
9.9
Strong judgment that someone's actions are wrong
1
9.5
A strong moral disapproval from other people
1
7.5
A spoken or written sign of disapproval of someone's actions
1
9.5
A strong, formal protest that shows serious disagreement
1
9.9
Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve
A strong angry criticism that someone gives to another person
How Forceful
56
5.5
- Formal
24
6.1
- Formal
512
3.0
371
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reprehension comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and prehendere 'to seize', the same root you see in apprehend and comprehend. Imagine 'grabbing back' someone who did wrong — that image became 'blaming' or 'expressing strong criticism', which is why reprehension means 'the act of expressing strong criticism or disapproval'.